War Memorial Canberra Dome Plan Progress
Original plan for a major building project in Canberra advances with tendering to invite construction for a central sunlit court. The Hall of Memory, arcaded sides, four large windows, marble floors, and a dome 400 feet long with a cross-shaped layout are outlined. External sandstone or alternative facing, reinforced concrete structure, and a museum gallery will accompany the memorial as work speeds toward completion.
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UIST
Canberra
Hall of Memory
Doege
Round Australia Young Airmen's Flight Plans
Young airmen Julius and Jack Clancy outline a plan to fly a light, small plane across Australia. They expect a 000 mile journey with a modest cost, aiming to prove the feasibility of rapid long distance flight for cadets.
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Bydney
Nen Julius
Jack Clancy
Taylor “Cup
Australia
Comedian Harmonists at Albert Hall 1938 Concert
A fragment notes a 1938 Albert Hall engagement by a popular German singer and comedian Harry Frommerman with an ensemble including Farin Bertin Vienna Brusole and Ammeraan. The act promised light theater to appeal to the common man with continental appearances planned. details scarce.
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Harry Frommerman
Staos
Mambera
Farin
Bertin
Vienna
FEA Brusole Anc Ammeraan
Burke Estate Claimants Hear Evidence In Ireland and Sydney
More than 1,200 claimants appeared before the Master in Faulty today as lengthy evidence was heard in the Burke estate matter. Burke, a former gold commissioner, was a familiar figure in both Ireland and Sydney before his death, reportedly leaving poor circumstances.
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Bydney
Ireland
Burke
Woman's death by own action strapped to gas stove
Sydney reports a 44 year old Amelia MacFarrane was found dead by gas in her Campine home after a hamper strapped her to the stove's jet. Police believe she self-immolated, as a note suggests she sought to avoid a debt of about £45,000. The Public Trustee opposed a related grant, with court certificate due in three months.
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Sydney
Campine
Amelia MacFarrane
Sullivan
Mary Haynes
Bearden
Australian minister rebuts Grattan on farming reform
American and Sydney reports quote Minister for Agriculture Mr Main replying to remarks by Mr G Hartley Grattan during the Agricultural Bureau Conference week. Main saysGrattan overstated danger and asserts Australian farmers endured past storms and can weather future economic shifts without sticking to a single political line.
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Sydney
Mye
Main
G. Hartley Grattan
Carthe ‘Hee
Grattan
Mr. Main
Qantas Airways Proposes Capital Increase Meeting
Brisbane report states Qantas Airways plans to raise capital from 1000 to 1,000,000 pounds. The proposal will be put to shareholders at an August 3 meeting with funds to be sought on the Australian market.
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Brisbane
Tuewlay
Coronation Medals Arrangements For 6500 Recipients
Medals issued for the Coronation on May 12 will reach 6500 recipients across the Commonwealth and Territories this Friday. The Commonwealth Government will award 1825 medals followed by New South Wales 1425, Victoria 726, Queensland 500, South Australia 375, and Tasmania 250. The text notes differing political views and prior connections relating to Mr Grattan.
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Commonwealth
Territories
Isu Eenlet RP Neste Wal Eate
New South Wales
Victoria
Queensland
South Australia
Tasmania
Sydney Council criticises ad policy over SA newspaper spend
The Sydney County Council challenged its advertising policy at a meeting and asked commercial manager G J Nolan to explain a £105 1 advertising expenditure in the Australian Labour Weekly of South Australia without council knowledge. Councillor Gardiner recalled past criticisms of Premier Lang for ad allocations to the paper. Forbes Mackay reported a claimed weekly circulation of 80,000 with half in New South Wales, while Gardiner noted no new agents from Croydon to Redfern had heard of the paper.
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Sydney
Sydney County Council
G. J. Nolan
Australian Labour Weekly
South Australia
Forbes Mackay
New South Wales
Gardiner
Mother Praises Delicate Daughter Change Hyped By Tonics
An Auckland reader expresses deep gratitude for benefits from Clements Tonic Flavoured, claiming a ten year old girl with fragile health improved appetite, sleep, and alertness after using the tonic. The letter urges other mothers to consider the product for their children’s health and well being.
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Auckland
Sant Clements Tonie
I. Clemente
Clemente Tanic
Clements
Tanie
Tuerlay
Sromanbead
Clemente Tarte Advances Iron Ration in Blood Study
The report describes Clemente Tarte aiding Garrriers by developing a tro n compound to boost iron in the blood. It notes improved red blood cell activity and volume, with Clemente Tarte approved by British pharmaceutical chemists for quality.
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Clements
Clemente
Clementa
Steve
Abe
Y W C A Appeal Helps Fund Drive Shows Strong Support
The Y W C A appeal fund received generous support last week as donations continue to grow for the Girls Week Appeal Fund. Proceeds from the bridge event at Motel Canberra are aiding the effort and reflect appreciation for the Y W C A’s work.
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de Xw.ca
Funda
Mao
Y.w.ca
Canberra
Behn pleads not guilty to hotel doorway breach at Queanbeyan
At Queanbeyan Court George Behn of the Victoria Hotel pleaded not guilty to closing and keeping closed the door to a yard during prohibited hours. Jurors heard about who could enter the hotel as about 20 men were present with mugs of beer. Behn claimed only travellers were admitted others argued about local residents being refused entry while Lawless and Toset were admitted to see a guest. The case, heard before Sergeant North, involved hotel staff and Constable Losey. A date and location referenced as Queanbeyan appear, with Behn's defence and other witnesses presenting conflicting accounts.
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Queanbeyan Court Yesters
W. F. Brits
George Behn
Lcensee
Victoria Hotel
Queanbeyan
Gene Ty
Ned
North
Enis Oloyee
Nash
Lao
Primmer
Behn
Bergeant Hotel
Sonat Ible Lockey
Withee
Smd
Toset
Rad
Leo Winters
Vicetoria Hotel
Lawless
Costa
Serpent North
Lowbey
Herd
Sherdaid
The
Owl
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Vane
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Fiat
Tien Eani
Ramil
Ness
Upbmbaday
WAR Memorial
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Albert Hall
Qantas Airways
Lang
Council
L.A
Steveway
Stevens
Clemens
Prigas
Tod
Pats
Fleveared
Morey
Cory
Bette
Cements Tents
Gurshamn
Y.W.C.A. Appeal
Queanbeyan Court
Hetton
Ruesabeyen
George Dein
Jamon Deanally
Mungendore
Bisley
London
Great Britain
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